David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
In My Lifetime American Culture Homogenized, But How Did We Get There From…?
Once upon a time in America, there was a mishmash of cultures, beliefs, and traditions, all existing in a beautiful, albeit chaotic, harmony. Fast forward to the present day. We find ourselves in a land with the lines blurred, all…
PSD Reports Another Juvenile Crime. Resolved Quickly
A harassment incident in Blackwell Park over the holiday weekend was resolved with an arrest by PSD yesterday morning. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News PSD Report on Blackwell Park Incident Here is the information RIOC’s Public Safety…
Broken Again, The AVAC System Is A Model of Consistency
If you love consistency at all costs, the broken again AVAC system on Roosevelt Island must make you feel warm inside. Otherwise, it’s another gross blunder by the murky Team RIOC specializing in pointing fingers and dodging blame. by David…
RIOC Board – May 2023, New Thursday Night Boners
On May 25th, 2023, the RIOC Board’s string of amazing Thursday Night Boners continued, breaking new ground. The biggest boner – President/CEO Seldom Seen Shelton J. Haynes didn’t bother to show up, extending an impressive streak of leadership failures. Chief…
Why RIOC’s New Constituent Services Department Is Total Bull-oney
Next up in RIOC’s Hall of Cringe-Worthy Moments, another screaming headline: “PRESIDENT HAYNES ANNOUNCES NEW CONSTITUENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT WITHIN RIOC.” It scores a triple crown of hypocritical, condescending and stupid. How can this highly paid confederacy of dunces make gross…
Will Roosevelt Island Day Be Diminished Again This Year?
Roosevelt Island Day shrunk after 2019, partly because of excessive COVID-19 concerns, but what happens in 2023? President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes’s organizers can regain some lost community support, returning some enthusiasm for 2023. But the signs so far are not…
From Jazz to Hip-Hop: How Harlem Transformed into a Groovy Hub of Music in New York City
The culturally rich neighborhood of Harlem in New York City has been an epicenter for music since the early 20th century. From the birth of jazz to hip-hop, Harlem has served as a breeding ground for some of the most…
Broadway Unmasked: Behind the Theatre District’s Meteoric Rise
Broadway is an iconic part of American culture, a place where dreams come true and stories are brought to life. From its humble beginnings as a small collection of theaters in the late 19th century, Broadway has grown into one…
Lunatic Fringe – Is Shelton Haynes Job-Hunting on Your Dime?
Reporting that “He’s at it again” isn’t enough as what looks for all the world like RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes job-hunting secures a spot cleanly on the lunatic fringe. In a new paid public promo, the composer positions Haynes…
10 Fascinating Facts About New York City’s Iconic Landmarks
New York City is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. From the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, these architectural marvels are beloved by locals and tourists alike. But there are some lesser-known but fascinating…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor